Outside the mansion, two people were waiting.

Wu Zongrui got off the carriage and saw the two people standing not far away by the candlelight at the door.

Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu.

Both of them were very famous in the late Ming Dynasty. Needless to say Wu Weiye, Yang Tingshu's grandfather Yang Cheng was once the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing and was also a typical family of officials. Yang Tingshu passed the Yuan Dynasty in the third year of Chongzhen's rural examination and later became the leader of Fushe

.

Wu Zongrui didn't ask for help and walked over on his own initiative.

"Mr. Jun, Huai Dou, you two came to the mansion at night, what's the matter?"

There was not much expression on Wu Zongrui's face, and he did not invite the two of them to sit inside the mansion.

Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu clasped their fists and bowed their heads at the same time.

"I came to see you today just to explain what happened during the day..."

"You two don't need to say more. I don't know what happened during the day. You two should go back and wait for the results of the investigation. What I can tell you is that I am also waiting for news."

"Sir, we just want to explain that what happened during the day has nothing to do with the restoration of society. Brother Tianru doesn't know at all..."

"Jun Gong, Huai Dou, you don't need to say more, finding me will not be of any use. If you really want to defend yourself, you should go to other places to inquire and see if you can find a place to explain the situation."

"Did you really not participate in the review?"

"You two, I am telling the truth. There is no need to deceive you. It is your business to believe it or not."

Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu looked at Wu Zongrui and bowed their heads again.

"Sir, someone used Xu Mingshi's incident to insult you during the day. We are all aware of it. We also want to complain for you. We are convinced of Xu Mingshi's case and have no other opinions."

...

Looking at the retreating figures of Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu, Wu Zongrui narrowed his eyes.

The next day, at Mao hour, Wu Zongrui entered the official office on time.

Cui Yunhui came in holding a stack of documents.

"Sir, this is the document for the lower official to assist you in handling the case."

"Okay, Mr. Cui, congratulations. You will take up your post in Shangyuan County tomorrow."

"Thank you, sir, for your support. This is my opinion. Please don't refuse, otherwise I will feel uneasy."

"Mr. Cui, why do you and I have to do this? You have been in the government for so many years and your salary is not very big. You have to support your family and your life is hard. If I accepted your money, I would really not be able to sleep.

, Master Cui, if you are so willing, I will be very satisfied if I go to Shangyuan County Yamen and have a banquet and wine for me one day."

"This, sir..."

"Stop talking. This is an official office. It's not good for you and me to shirk it and let others see it. You go get ready and go to work tomorrow."

Cui Yunhui put away the brocade bag, looked at Wu Zongrui, gritted his teeth and spoke.

"Sir, during yesterday's interrogation, Mr. Fu Yin asked the subordinates to participate."

Wu Zongrui looked at Cui Yunhui but did not speak.

"I interviewed nearly fifty people last night. Although they were all blaming each other, the matter was basically found out. Those detained by the government were all members of Fushe. Among them, Wan Shihua, Xu Shipu and others were once members of Henan Province in Jiangxi Province.

The leaders of Zhangshe, after Yuzhangshe merged into Fushe, they are also the backbone of Fushe."

"When asking, Wan Shihua, Xu Shipu and others mentioned Sir, saying that when they took the provincial examination in Nanchang Prefecture, they were the same year as Sir. However, Sir Zhao later inquired and learned that Wan Shihua, Xu Shipu and others,

I have some quarrels with you, and the quarrels between Zhang Pu and others, who have returned to society, and you were also investigated clearly last night."

"Early this morning, Mr. Fu Yin went to the Ministry of War, probably to report on the interrogation last night."

Wu Zongrui nodded slightly.

"Master Cui, thank you. Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu who returned to the society last night also came to see me. They also wanted to say a few words to clear the relationship between Zhang Pu and the society, but unfortunately I can't do anything."

"Your Excellency is talking about the matter of Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu going to your residence. Mr. Fu Yin also knows that Wu Weiye and Yang Tingshu were not able to enter your residence."

Wu Zongrui took a breath of cold air.

At 3 o'clock in the morning, Cui Yunhui entered the official office again.

"Sir, Master Fu Yin sent someone to inform you to go to the Nanjing War Department."

Wu Zongrui hurriedly packed up, left the government office, and headed to the Nanjing Military Department.

The Six Ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate in Nanjing are all close to the imperial palace. Although they are majestic, their scale cannot be compared with the Six Ministries and Metropolitan Procuratorate in Beijing.

Wu Zongrui came to the door of the Ministry of War. Officials were waiting for him, and they led him into the door and walked inside.

It's very quiet inside the official residence. If you weren't paying attention, you would think no one was working here.

Finally, the official stopped in front of an official office in the backyard.

"Master Wu, please wait a moment."

...

Entering the official office, Wu Zongrui saw Hu Yingtai, the Minister of War, behind the desk, Dong Qichang, the Minister of Rites, on the left of Hu Yingtai, He Fengsheng, the Imperial Academy offering wine, and Zhan Shilong, the Yingtian Prefecture Yin, on the right of Hu Yingtai.

"The lower official Ying Tianfu recommends Wu Zongrui. He has met Mr. Hu, Mr. Dong, Mr. He, and he has met Mr. Zhan."

"Master Wu, please sit down. We are discussing yesterday's events, which involve you. Come listen and give us some suggestions."

Hu Yingtai's attitude was more kind, which was beyond Wu Zongrui's expectation. All the possibilities that he thought of before could be summed up in one, that is, things were very beneficial to him.

Sure enough, He Fengsheng spoke first.

"My lords, what happened yesterday is an insult to the politeness of scholars. Master Zhan inquired clearly overnight and proved that the matter was related to the Fushe organization. He also found out that Fushe planned to gather in Nanjing again after the beginning of the new year to strengthen Fushe.

As for the momentum of the society, as for why Fushe and the Fushe League advocated Pu did what they did, I think it has something to do with Mr. Wu, but it is not involved. It is more about the lack of tempering of scholars, arrogance, misinterpretation of the court's decision-making, and smearing.

Imperial officials must stop this trend."

"Sir Hu, I suggest that the lower officials ban and prohibit Fushe's gatherings in Nanjing, deal with and punish the Fushe League advocate Pu, and report the matter to the imperial court..."

After He Fengsheng finished speaking, Dong Qichang spoke.

"I completely agree with Mr. He's suggestion."

Dong Qichang's background is not small. He was the teacher of Zhu Changluo of the Mingguang Sect. Although Zhu Changluo only served as emperor for twenty-nine days and died suddenly because of taking red pills, no one dared to underestimate the reputation of this emperor's teacher.

Sure enough, Hu Yingtai spoke.

"Master Dong and Master He's suggestions are good. Master Zhan, what do you think?"

"The lower official agrees with the punishment of restoration of society and the restoration of society alliance advocates Pu."

"Okay, Mr. Wu, what do you think?"

Wu Zongrui suppressed his ecstasy. He could not have imagined that Fushe would be planned so quickly. However, at this time, he needed to calm down more and more. He must come up with practical ways to severely attack Fushe and the Fushe League's advocates.

"Your Excellency's suggestion, I completely agree with it. I have had contact with Zhang Pu and others of Fushe. I believe that Fushe was formed by a gathering of scholars. They discussed current affairs impassionedly and criticized a lot.

There are very few practical suggestions and most of them are empty talk. This is because they do not understand North Korea-China affairs. This kind of trend cannot be encouraged and needs to be curbed."

"When I was a student, I had this kind of mentality. With the heart of serving my country, I had no scruples, but I didn't know that most of the words I said were ridiculous and childish. Thinking about it now, I feel ashamed."

"When you enter the imperial court and serve as an official, you will realize how difficult it is to handle government affairs only when you are a junior official. You can't do it well just by talking nonsense."

"The Fushe is an association of scholars and contains dozens of academic societies. It is quite powerful. The government needs to be cautious when dealing with the Fushe. Otherwise, yesterday's situation will happen again."

...

Hu Yingtai nodded frequently. Dong Qichang looked at Wu Zongrui with approval in his eyes. He Fengsheng and Zhan Shilong did not react much. They knew Wu Zongrui.

"That's right, Mr. Wu. At such a young age, he has considered the issue so thoughtfully. It's not that simple."

Having said this, Hu Yingtai stood up.

"Regarding Pu's specific suggestions for dealing with Fushe and Fushe League advocates, I think the main focus is on admonishment and punishment as a supplement. The Imperial College gave reprimands and lessons to many of the supervising students before they went on vacation, and made a report of what happened yesterday.

It will be made into a detailed document and sent to every supervisor so that they can understand the origin of yesterday's events."

"Ying Tianfu reprimanded all the detained scholars, including the Imperial College students, and ordered them to repent and leave documents as punishment for their return to society."

"The League of Restoration Society advocates that Pu, who bears the main responsibility, must be punished. It is recommended that he be disqualified from participating in next year's rural examination. Within three years of restoration, Pu will not be allowed to hold any large-scale gatherings and gatherings. If the restoration of society remains the same,

, the government will severely punish the key members of the society and order them to disband."

...

When leaving the Ministry of War, Wu Zongrui was in a daze.

If the punishment mentioned by Hu Yingtai, the Minister of War in Nanjing, is fully fulfilled, it will be an unbearable heavy blow to Fushe. The Fushe League advocated that Pu's reputation will plummet, and it will be difficult to continue to lead the entire Fushe.

Without Zhang Pu, the society was leaderless. Wu Weiye, Yang Tingshu and others were temporarily unqualified to serve as leaders of the society.

It is unlikely that the big gathering in Jinling planned by the Rehabilitation Society will be held.

Back at the official office, before Wu Zongrui could sit down, Cui Yunhui came in.

"Master Wu, Master Fu Yin, please go to the wing."

Wu Zongrui came to the wing and saw Zhan Shilong with a smile on his face.

"Rui Chang, sit down."

"Did you know that the punishment of Fushe and the Fushe League advocate Pu were handled directly by the Nanjing Ministry of Rites and the Imperial College, which shows that Mr. Hu attaches great importance to this matter."

"I just learned that the restoration of society is extremely bold. Nanjing and Nanzhili, including the entire south, have always been very stable. Mr. Hu takes the greatest credit. After the beginning of the new year, he may be transferred to the six departments in the capital. At such a critical moment,

Master Hu was naturally angry when something like this happened in Fushe."

...

Returning to the mansion, Wu Zongrui quickly came to the study, closed the door, and laughed.
Chapter completed!